80506 Path clin consltj prolng service
Also known as: pathology consultation prolonged, extended lab consultation
Pathology clinical consultation on test results or patient care, prolonged service. Used when consultation time exceeds sixty minutes.
In Plain Language
extended lab doctor consultation
Clinical Context
Used for extended pathology consultation requiring extensive analysis and multiple consultative interactions.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 0.80 |
| Total RVU | 0.80 |
Est. Medicare Payment
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Billing & Documentation
Lab and pathology codes require an order from the treating provider with clinical indication. For molecular pathology and genetic testing, document the specific analytes tested and clinical rationale.
How This Code Compares
With a work RVU of 0.80, this code ranks in the 65th percentile among Pathology & Lab codes — 1.2x the median (0.68). The highest wRVU in this category is 2.78.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 80506?
CPT 80506 (Path clin consltj prolng service) is a Pathology & Lab code. Pathology clinical consultation on test results or patient care, prolonged service. Used when consultation time exceeds sixty minutes.
Who uses CPT code 80506?
CPT 80506 is used by Pathology, Laboratory Medicine, Clinical Pathology. Used for extended pathology consultation requiring extensive analysis and multiple consultative interactions.
When is CPT 80506 used?
Used for extended pathology consultation requiring extensive analysis and multiple consultative interactions.
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